Goodell said he planned to speak with running back Mikel Leshoure and defensive tackle Nick Fairley, who were each arrested twice this offseason, after today's training camp practice to reemphasize what being an NFL player is all about.

"You're an NFL player," Goodell said. "You have to conduct yourself in a certain way and hold yourself to that standard. We're going to expect that, and the club is going to expect that."

Goodell will not have a an opportunity to speak with former cornerback Aaron Berry, who was arrested twice within 30 days this offseason, or offensive lineman Johnny Culbreath.
Both players were released from the team prior to training camp.

Despite Detroit's stance against those players, Goodell said he was disappointed to continuously hear about the Lions' off-the-field legal troubles.

"I think you're disappointed when you hear any of that, because again, it reflects poorly on themselves first, all players, and the NFL in general," Goodell said. "Our fans don't want to see that, so we all have an obligation to our fans to hold up that standard.

"We're very clear with our players, our coaches, our executives, that it's all part of being part of the NFL. Being part of the NFL is really a privilege, not a right."

Leshoure received a two-game suspension by the league office, while Fairley's legal case has not been resolved. Goodell said he may not wait until Fairley's court case is settled before deciding on a possible suspension or fine.

In addition, the Lions face a possible NFL fine for its high number of arrests this offseason.

"I think anytime you have these issues, it detracts from the people who are doing so many great things," Goodell said. "There's so many great players on this team and throughout the league, and when these incidents occur, they reflect poorly on all of us. I think that's the reason, I believe, the Lions want to make sure their standards are upheld, and we as a league feel that way, and the players feel that way."